It is obvious this problem with severely defective brake rotors is a major safety defect. I feel that if the proper safety organization were to investigate this thoroughly by testing braking distance, brake handling,and how ABS brake system is affected it would be found to be a significant safety hazard in all the vehicles involved. I would not be surprised if some accidents could have all ready been avoided if this issue was resolved. This is a much more wide spread problem than may be realized as my brother-inlaw had the same problem with his 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, but he just had them replace both front rotors, at his cost. I'm sure jeep is not writing to the federal safety agency every time they replace these defective rotors, do they?
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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While driving and upon stopping, the vehicle shakes and shimmers erratically. Took to the dealer for repair. Nlm
On vacation traveling through new mexico at the posted speed limit of 75 MPH on ih40, when the brakes were applied a violent shimmy or pulsation in the front end occured which was translated to the steering wheel making control of the vehicle questionable. Chrysler road assistance was contacted and they recommended hatch motor co. In show low, arizona which was our destination. Hatch removed and turned the front rotors which was not covered by either the original waranty or the extended waranty. The problem was improved but not completely eliminated. On the return trip to carrollton, texas, the problem continued to worsen. Upon our return home, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, huffines, who turned the rotors a second time stating that this was normal and that all rotors needed turning at 30,000 miles. Again, this work was not covered by either of the warantys. My previous vehicle was a 1995 land rover discovery and after more than 90,000 miles, the rotors had never been turned and the brakes were perfect. Something is basically wrong with the original installation, design or quality of these rotors. They should not fail at such low milage and in such a dangerous fashion. Please insist that chrysler do something about this problem before someone is killed or seriously injured. Nlm
Vehicle shuddered when brakes were applied. Dealer turned rotors at 11500 miles. Vehicle now has 19000 miles and problem is happening again. The dealer is trying to blame the problem on my driving style!
The rotors on this vehicle need to be resurfaced at 20,000 miles. Dealer will not do so under warranty, even though many jeep owers have had this problem with their vehicles. Mechanics all but admitted it was a chronic problem with the vehicle. I feel this is a safety issue and a rip off to consumers. This is my 2nd jeep purchase, but will be my last if restitution is not made. Vehicle is too new to need this kind of major work done to it for it's mileage.
I bought my 2000 jeep cherokee new in 2000, currently have 27,000 miles on it and about to have the rotors replaced for the 4th time. Rotors warp every 5000 to 6000 miles to a point where the car is undriveable. The dealer continues to deny that there is an issue with the jeep and the rotor warping is due to stop and go driving, which is idiotic.
While driving 50mph, without warning, while applying brakes vehicle will vibrate violently. Also, steering wheel began to shake.
Rotors are warping at 15,000 mile intervals. Dealer says they are having numerous complaints regarding warped brake rotors but they say not covered under warranty. They claim the rotors are not made durable enough (thick enough) for the vehicle. When the rotors warp the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are applied. In my opinion it would appear the mfg is using defective rotors since the brake pads are outlasting the rotors. Rotors should not need to be replaced or turned at 15,000 mile intervals.ts.
When braking at speeds over 60 MPH, steering wheel vibrates, dealer is replacing worn out front rotors every 4-5 months. Rotors have been replaced 3 times.*ak
On several occasions, steering wheel vibrates when braking at 40 MPH, vehicle also pulsates when braking, dealer found rotors warped, front brake rotors were resurfaced.*ak
Dealer contacted because brakes pulsating and uneven stopping. Dealer replaced rotors were warped.dealer said rotors were warped due to heat generation . This is been going on from the time I had this car till today without resolution. Chrysler knows anout it and do not know what to do other than replace the rotors with the same rotors and the same thing keeps happening every 3-4 months since I owned this vehicle. I have replaced the rotors 4 times know and my car still has warped rotors and chrysler does not know what to do. When I brake in hugh speeds abruptly the shattering is so intense that I might loose control of the vehicle. I do not know to whom to talk to fix the problem. Other people I have talked to have the same problem with the same car. We are going to create the warped rotor club. It is sad for chrysler representative to not know what to do on a safety matter like this. I would appreciate an advise.
Last year vehicle was taken in for a shimmy. When traveling over 50 MPH the vehicle shakes very badly. Took to a mechanic and they replaced rotors and brake pads. Six thousand miles late, vehicle started to shake just a little. Took back to dealer and they couldn't duplicate the problem. Every 15 to 20 miles rotor need changing. Consumer feels its very unsafe.
After researching a problem with my 2000 grand cherokee on-line, a website encouaged me to file a complaint on this site. My vehicle shakes (steering wheel and whole truck) when even slightly touching the brake pedal at speeds of greater than 40 MPH. Based on what I have located on the internet, and what the dealership told me, this is a very very common problem in the 2000 jeep. I feel as if I could easily lose control of the vehicle due to the severity of the shaking. The dealership states chrysler does not cover this under warranty. I believe it is a safety hazard and they should find a way to fix the problem, as most people are having the rotors burn out again after a few thousand miles.
Brake rotors and pads have excessive wear and tear. Vehicle loses control and vibrates when brakes are applied. Rotors and pads were changed 5,000 miles ago. Dealer was notified.
The automatic transmission shifts into 1-2 very roughly. Took to the dealer and was told that the transmition needed to be replaced. Brake rotors are worn very severly and car shakes when brakes are applied.
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Second set of rotors are being replaced at 6,000 miles. Excessive wear of rotors causes vehicle to buck when trying to brake at high speeds.
The brake rotors on this vehicle have warped 3 times now almost causing the car to veer out of control. When you apply the brakes the steering wheel shimmies very bad and its hard to control the car. The dealer has fixed this problem twice and now again at 37,000 miles the brake rotors are warped again.. This defect will eventually get someone injured or worse if chrysler won't fix it the right way. A few other people I know have this vehicle and have experienced the same reoccurring prolem with bad brake rotors.
Front end shimmies when brakes are applied.
This is the 3rd time that the brake rotors have warped on this vehicle in 2 years. When you step on the brake pedal the steering wheel shimmies so bad its hard to control the car. It has been fixed twice before at the dealer and now again the brake rotors are warped. This seems to happen every 12 to 14 thousand miles. I have never had a car do this before in such a short time. Chrsyler told me to bad that they are not fixing it again. There is positively a design flaw with this vehicle and chrysler must find the fix for it and recall all of these cars before many people get hurt. The dealer has been helpful but thet will not pay to fix it anymore and told me to call chrysler which I did to no availe. The service manager even told me that the company knows there is a problem with the rotors but can't figure out how to fix it and make it stay fixed. There needs to be something done about chrysler. They should repair these brakes on every car for as long as people own them. The problem is theirs and we as consumers are bearing the brunt of it. Jeeps are expensive to buy and the brakes should last more than a few thousand miles.
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Shuttering and poor vehicle control at 70 MPH slow down to full braking. This is an ongoing problem. The rotors have been turned, and now need to be replaced at 38,000 miles. I think that after reading all the complaints on brakes for this vehicle, that this problem needs some attention.
After owning this vehicle for just over 19 months, we have had to have the main computer replaced as well as new front brake rotors 2 times. The first time we had to replace the rotors we had owned the car for a little over a year. Now, the second time we're replacing the rotors after only 7 months. The brake rotors warp and cause sever "shimmying" while braking, this leads to less control of the vehicle and delayed stopping. This problem causes a hazard to both the passengers of the defective vehicle and to those driving around it. These vehicles need to be recalled and the defect needs to be corrected right. Thank you for your time and your help.
When brakes are applied extreme vibration occurs in front end. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
At approc 8000 miles, pulating of brakes was noticed. When coming to a gradual stop. At approximately 10,000 car vibrated when braking at various speeds. I spoke to the huffines service rep on may 15, 2001 while the car was in for a warranty repair , at 15000 miles, after it had lost all power. (distributer problem). He explained to me that the rotors, thru fast cooling, tended to warp with all the weight of the vehicle and it was nothing to worry about from a safety standpoint and it was typical of many cars (even his ford did it, he said). Again, in june , 2001, I took it into the dealer I bought it from , eldorado, to have a whining noise ,. The whining noise together with the worsening vibration when braking concerned me and took it into the dealer where purchased. They found nothing and assured me that the vibraton was typiucal and nothing to worry about, .he suggested that it was probably related to the way in which I manage the brakes when stopping. Since , the vibration has gotten so bad that it is difficult to stay in my lane stoping and it is very scary. I now have 26,000 miles and after researching and going to a n independent mechanic, I discover that it is apparently a manufactuers problem with the equipment and in order to fix, I must buy new rotors and pads, probasbly for front and back. I have also learned that two other friends who have a 1999's have had to have theirs replaced at very low mileage. One of them is on their third set, as are many listed on the nt web site. Brakes should last much longer and with such a dangerous problem, you should be concerned. While there is a service bulletin out on the problem I learned from the sales customer seervice rep at the dealer there is not yet any recall and according to the rep it is a typical problem. She in fact had her replace at 14,000 miles the first time and three times since.. This is a manufacturer problem and it would seem from a liability perspective the manufactuer would want to fix .
When applying the brakes at speeds of 35-55 MPH the entire vehicle shakes violently. The steering wheel also vibrates to a point where I feel I will loose control of the vehicle. I first noticed the problem at 8,000 miles and I immediately notified the les vogel dealership who charged me $50.00 to inspect the brake system. After their inspetion they told me that the rotors will warp when they overheat and cause the vehicle to shake and that it is not a problem. Now at 21,000 miles the vibrating has increased even when applying the brakes at lower speeds. It feels as if the vehicle will not stop in time and this is a major safety issue.
Steering wheel and brake pedal when brakes was applied. I took vehicle to dealer for inspection and they determined that the brake pads were worn down and the rotors needed resurfacing. They said that the parts had a warranty for 12,000 miles. I feel that the brake pads and rotor were worn down prematurely due to defect in design of brake system. Chrysler should redesign their rotors and recall the defective ones.please investigate this as it cost me $229.47 to repair.
Brakes are a safety hazard when braking at highway speed vibrates and shakes with no control between 57 to 50 miles per hour.
Continual problem with brakes. Warped rotors,numerous pad replacement, problem causes severe vibration when braking, and causes vehicle to jerk. Also now is shifting after coming to a stop while in drive, feels like vehicle has been hit in rear.
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